Job Description

Brook Street are working on behalf of our client in Belfast city centre to recruit a full time Legal Assistant

This role is with a leading legal firm that provides a range of services to business and private sector associates.

Role will consist of supporting our team with administrative duties such as preparing legal documents and other correspondence and reports, arranging medico-legal appointments, communicating with clients and managing / organising case files

General Duties:

Liaising with clients/insurers/solicitors
General secretarialsupport with focus on litigation
Accurate recording on Case Management system
Handling of relevant documents
Photocopying, editing, forwarding etc.
Answering phone calls from clients and potential clients, advising them accordingly
Arranging appointments for colleagues.
Attending to files, ensuring all are kept in an efficient and tidy manner

Criteria

Experience as a legal secretary
Strong IT skills with a working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages
Quick, accurate Audio typing
Strong communication (both verbal and written) & negotiation skills with the ability to influence.
Ability to demonstrate a high level of attention to detail / accuracy.
Good time management
Salary will depend on background - can be discussed on application

Please send CV to Colleen Farquharson via the apply link

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.